308 days ago

Poll: Do you think this will affect NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

American president Donald Trump’s tough talk on more tariffs being applied to goods into the US has Waikato-based exporters nervous and watchful.

It follows Trump’s announcement about new tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods and fears they could spread elsewhere.

Do you think this will affect NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think this will affect NZ?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 42.3% Maybe
    42.3% Complete
  • 11.5% No
    11.5% Complete
26 votes
More messages from your neighbours
1 hour ago

Tourism manufacturer pulls plug in Oz, powers up in Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A major global tourism operator is ditching production in Australia and jumping across the Tasman to Hamilton.

Tourism Holdings Limited have announced they are closing its manufacturing factory in Brisbane effective December 19 and are transitioning all production to Action Manufacturing in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    71.6% Complete
  • 18% Hmm, maybe?
    18% Complete
  • 10.4% Yes!
    10.4% Complete
328 votes